Catalyst Accelerator
Overview
Catalyst Accelerator is a NewSpace-focused defense and national security industry accelerator program powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate and the United States Space Force. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, its mission is to accelerate the involvement of non-traditional and small technology companies in the national defense ecosystem by providing mentorship, business development, and connections to government and industry partners. The program typically runs for 3 months and focuses on dual-use technologies in areas like space domain awareness, resilient communications, and cybersecurity for space applications. It is hosted by the non-profit Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI).
Portfolio Companies
18
Website
catalystaccelerator.spaceInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenesis | Mar 2021 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Orbital Services Corporation | Feb 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Silentium Defence | Jul 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| iMETALX Inc. | Feb 2024 | Accelerator | Lead |
| data² | Jul 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Catalyst Accelerator based?
Catalyst Accelerator is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.
When was Catalyst Accelerator founded?
Founding year information for Catalyst Accelerator is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Catalyst Accelerator have?
Catalyst Accelerator has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Catalyst Accelerator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Xenesis, Orbital Services Corporation, Silentium Defence, iMETALX Inc., data².
What was Catalyst Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?
Catalyst Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Orbital Services Corporation in 2024.
What sectors does Catalyst Accelerator focus on?
Catalyst Accelerator focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications & Networking.
What company stages does Catalyst Accelerator focus on?
Catalyst Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.